R1Lover
11-18-2007, 09:14 PM
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This year Yamaha celebrates ten years of the R-Series – that’s a decade of supersport dominance. When we unleashed the very first YZF-R1 in 1998 the bike didn’t just rewrite the rules for supersport performance, it tore them up and wrote its own. Since then the YZF-R1 and the YZF-R6 have kept evolving, always using the latest track tech to stay ahead of the pack. The latest R1 and R6 are the very essence of Yamaha supersport performance – they aren’t just about big numbers, they are about the big rush you get every time you slingshot out of a turn, revelling in the vivid feedback from engine and chassis. (http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/rseries-10/)
Click the text above for a link to the 10 year anniversary page at Yamaha Motor Company.
1998 YZF-R1
Lighter, shorter and more powerful than any other machine in the large capacity supersport category, the all-new Yamaha YZF-R1 can justifiably claim to be a race apart.
1999 YZF-R1
This year's YZF-R1 is the ultimate fusion of high performance and know-how derived from Yamaha's rich racing history and supersport development programs. Looking hot, this year's bike gets a cool make over with updated colours and graphic changes.
2000 YZF-R1
Two years on and the R1 is still undisputed leader in the large-capacity supersport scene. Delivering awesome levels of power combined with precision handling performance, this high-tech one-litre motorcycle must surely be regarded as one of the most influential models of the late 20th century.
As one of the industry's leading innovators, we are totally committed to continually developing our models and introducing technical and stylistic improvements wherever possible. For 2000 the flagship of the YZF-R Series has undergone a major redesign incorporating over 150 components, a move that will ensure that the new-generation R1 reinforces its position as the ultimate large-capacity supersport well into the first decade of the new century.
No compromise!
2001 YZF-R1
Hot new colours and eye catching design details make sure that this bike stands out from the crowd.
2002 YZF-R1
Four years ago Yamaha introduced a revolutionary new machine that broke new ground. Featuring a whole range of Grand Prix-bred engine and chassis technology, the original R1 transformed the supersport scene overnight. Since then the world has moved on, and for many of today’s supersport riders the focus of attention is shifting more and more towards real-world performance and usability of the whole package. Now, for 2002, Yamaha announce the introduction of the second-generation R1 featuring dynamic new bodywork, a hightech fuel-injected engine, and an all-new lightweight Deltabox III frame.
2003 YZF-R1
The R1 has always been the highest performing cornering machine on a twisty road, offering riders the ultimate in riding excitement and the first time you flick this street bike with a racer's heart through a series of bends, you will understand that we have taken the R1 to the next dimension. Check out the eye catching paint work!
2004 YZF-R1
The all-new Yamaha YZF-R1 has been designed to deliver outstanding handling together with a class-leading power output, making it the most balanced one-litre supersport machine in the category. Producing 180 HP with air induction and weighing just 172 kg, the new third-generation YZF-R1 is the first production motorcycle to smash the power to weight ratio of 1:1.
Equipped with a new highly rigid slimline chassis, beautifully styled titanium underseat exhaust and MotoGP-bred features such as radially mounted front brake calipers and a CF die-cast swingarm, the YZF-R1 reaffirms its position at the very top of the supersport league table.
2005 YZF-R1
The latest Yamaha R1 is the ultimate fusion of high-performance knowhow derived from our MotoGP and supersport development programmes. Every little thing learned by our riders on roads and racetracks all over the world has been translated into hard data to shape and mould a motorcycle that allows total harmony between man and machine. Yamaha’s vital concept of integrating the rider into the development programme from the very start of the R1 project has allowed us to create a supersport weapon above all others.
2006 YZF-R1
More than any other motorcycle, the R1 has become synonymous with awe-inspiring engine performance and remarkable handling qualities. Yet, at the same time as being one of the world’s premier large-capacity supersport machines, the Yamaha R1 has also established a reputation for being one of the most stylish and beautifully-finished motorcycles that money can buy – in any category. On the race track the YZF-R1 has been quick to make its presence felt, and in 2004 the R1 won three major titles – the AMA Superstock Championship, the European Superstock Championship, and the FIM World Endurance Championship.
2007 YZF-R1
The YZF-R1 is a bonafide supersport legend. Ever since the first R1 hit road and track in 1998 the bike has been winning hearts, minds and plenty of races. The latest R1 is packed with technology inspired by our YZR-M1 MotoGP bike plus the all-new YCC-I system (Yamaha Chip Controlled - Intake).
2008 YZF-R1
The YZF-R1 is a legend of the supersport world, an acclaimed one-litre performer that’s become a motorcycling icon, an all-powerful World Superbike race-winning machine that’s also a monument to the power of beauty. The R1’s performance is electrifying and yet what makes this motorcycle truly remarkable is its superbly rider-friendly character because Yamaha’s avant-garde, race-bred technology puts you confidently in control.
This year Yamaha celebrates ten years of the R-Series – that’s a decade of supersport dominance. When we unleashed the very first YZF-R1 in 1998 the bike didn’t just rewrite the rules for supersport performance, it tore them up and wrote its own. Since then the YZF-R1 and the YZF-R6 have kept evolving, always using the latest track tech to stay ahead of the pack. The latest R1 and R6 are the very essence of Yamaha supersport performance – they aren’t just about big numbers, they are about the big rush you get every time you slingshot out of a turn, revelling in the vivid feedback from engine and chassis. (http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/rseries-10/)
Click the text above for a link to the 10 year anniversary page at Yamaha Motor Company.
1998 YZF-R1
Lighter, shorter and more powerful than any other machine in the large capacity supersport category, the all-new Yamaha YZF-R1 can justifiably claim to be a race apart.
1999 YZF-R1
This year's YZF-R1 is the ultimate fusion of high performance and know-how derived from Yamaha's rich racing history and supersport development programs. Looking hot, this year's bike gets a cool make over with updated colours and graphic changes.
2000 YZF-R1
Two years on and the R1 is still undisputed leader in the large-capacity supersport scene. Delivering awesome levels of power combined with precision handling performance, this high-tech one-litre motorcycle must surely be regarded as one of the most influential models of the late 20th century.
As one of the industry's leading innovators, we are totally committed to continually developing our models and introducing technical and stylistic improvements wherever possible. For 2000 the flagship of the YZF-R Series has undergone a major redesign incorporating over 150 components, a move that will ensure that the new-generation R1 reinforces its position as the ultimate large-capacity supersport well into the first decade of the new century.
No compromise!
2001 YZF-R1
Hot new colours and eye catching design details make sure that this bike stands out from the crowd.
2002 YZF-R1
Four years ago Yamaha introduced a revolutionary new machine that broke new ground. Featuring a whole range of Grand Prix-bred engine and chassis technology, the original R1 transformed the supersport scene overnight. Since then the world has moved on, and for many of today’s supersport riders the focus of attention is shifting more and more towards real-world performance and usability of the whole package. Now, for 2002, Yamaha announce the introduction of the second-generation R1 featuring dynamic new bodywork, a hightech fuel-injected engine, and an all-new lightweight Deltabox III frame.
2003 YZF-R1
The R1 has always been the highest performing cornering machine on a twisty road, offering riders the ultimate in riding excitement and the first time you flick this street bike with a racer's heart through a series of bends, you will understand that we have taken the R1 to the next dimension. Check out the eye catching paint work!
2004 YZF-R1
The all-new Yamaha YZF-R1 has been designed to deliver outstanding handling together with a class-leading power output, making it the most balanced one-litre supersport machine in the category. Producing 180 HP with air induction and weighing just 172 kg, the new third-generation YZF-R1 is the first production motorcycle to smash the power to weight ratio of 1:1.
Equipped with a new highly rigid slimline chassis, beautifully styled titanium underseat exhaust and MotoGP-bred features such as radially mounted front brake calipers and a CF die-cast swingarm, the YZF-R1 reaffirms its position at the very top of the supersport league table.
2005 YZF-R1
The latest Yamaha R1 is the ultimate fusion of high-performance knowhow derived from our MotoGP and supersport development programmes. Every little thing learned by our riders on roads and racetracks all over the world has been translated into hard data to shape and mould a motorcycle that allows total harmony between man and machine. Yamaha’s vital concept of integrating the rider into the development programme from the very start of the R1 project has allowed us to create a supersport weapon above all others.
2006 YZF-R1
More than any other motorcycle, the R1 has become synonymous with awe-inspiring engine performance and remarkable handling qualities. Yet, at the same time as being one of the world’s premier large-capacity supersport machines, the Yamaha R1 has also established a reputation for being one of the most stylish and beautifully-finished motorcycles that money can buy – in any category. On the race track the YZF-R1 has been quick to make its presence felt, and in 2004 the R1 won three major titles – the AMA Superstock Championship, the European Superstock Championship, and the FIM World Endurance Championship.
2007 YZF-R1
The YZF-R1 is a bonafide supersport legend. Ever since the first R1 hit road and track in 1998 the bike has been winning hearts, minds and plenty of races. The latest R1 is packed with technology inspired by our YZR-M1 MotoGP bike plus the all-new YCC-I system (Yamaha Chip Controlled - Intake).
2008 YZF-R1
The YZF-R1 is a legend of the supersport world, an acclaimed one-litre performer that’s become a motorcycling icon, an all-powerful World Superbike race-winning machine that’s also a monument to the power of beauty. The R1’s performance is electrifying and yet what makes this motorcycle truly remarkable is its superbly rider-friendly character because Yamaha’s avant-garde, race-bred technology puts you confidently in control.